Cubs Take Two from Phils, Gain Second Place
The Cubs swept a doubleheader from Philadelphia by 1 run in each game. Hank Wyse pitched the opener to a 2-1 win, and in the nightcap Boston’s Bruins rallied for six runs in the eighth to win 8-7 with Ady Pafko hitting a two run homer. Bob Elliott starred for the Braves with four RBIs in a 12-5 win over Pittsburgh. Pirates fell to 6-11, while Brooklyn remained atop the standings. The Red Sox shut out the White Sox 3-0 to move within a half game of Detroit in the American League. The Athletics beat the Browns 5-3, and Ken Trit won his third straight in relief for the Giants, who edged the Reds 7-4 as Bobby Thomson contributed two RBIs. Weather interrupted the Yankees and Indians as Washington and…
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AAA Refuses to Open Entries for Memorial Day Race
Drivers who held back entries for a 500 mile Indianapolis race due to a proposed $150,000 purse likely will skip the Memorial Day classic as AAA contest board refuses to reopen the entry list. The board also declines approval for a 200 mile national championship race in Milwaukee on May 30 after meetings with drivers, speed officials, and AAA officials. An operation for a Langhorne 200 mile race on Memorial Day was not acted on, but indications point to denial.
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Albany Community Club Eyes Lights for Kittenball Field
Bongiorno was elected president of the Albany Community Club last evening succeeding Armstrong who resigned. The group plans to obtain bids for erecting lights at the kittenball field and has named Adolph Meinert Clarence Bly and Frank Christopher for the committee. Kittenball teams are being organized with play expected to start around June 1.
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Cardinals Planned Strike Against Robinson Rumor
National League President Ford Frick said Sam Breadon told him Cardinals planned to strike Brooklyn’s Jackie Robinson during the just concluded series. Breadon and Cardinal Manager Eddie Dyer denied any such move and Frick accepted their denials, adding no further comment.
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Brodhead Archery Club Elects Officers
Radcliff Myers has been elected president of the Brodhead Archery Club. Jerry Sauer is secretary treasurer, Stan Heuer is equipment manager, Don Mason, Clifford Ames and Orville Paulson handle press and publicity. Six stationary targets are set at Legion park for Thursday evening and Sunday morning shoots. The next meeting is May 15 at Myers Radio shop.
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Baltimore Jams For Preakness
Baltimore swarms for the Preakness as 24 hours before race time the city bustles with betting fever and crowded streets. Locals report inflated hotel room rates and high demand from travelers, with expectations focused on Derby rivals and top horses in this Maryland classic.
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Brodhead Softball Meeting To Determine League Size
A meeting in Brodhead on May 14 will set the size of a softball league and draft a schedule. Tentative plans call for a six team league with an All-Star option if feasible. Eligible players must register before May 14 as league play starts around June 1. Contact Al Jubie Fred Duchow John Werrens Hop Earleywine or Paul Bellman.
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Baseball Scores and Court Case Highlight Local News
The scoreboard shows NL games with New York 7 over Cincinnati 4, Boston 12 over Pittsburgh 5, Chicago 17 over St Louis 5, Brooklyn 1 at night, and AL results Boston 3 over Chicago 0, Philadelphia 5 over St Louis 3 at night. Postponed games include New York at Cleveland and Milwaukee at Toledo in cold conditions. In a separate legal note, Superior Judge George M. Fisher hears the Baker divorce case as Mary and Shander Baker, ages 70 and 72, discuss a rumored engagement and a $150 ring amid ongoing suits. no hearing date set.
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Cook and Selbo Named To Coaches All Big Nine Team
Wisconsin stars Bob Cook and Glenn Selbo were the only pair from one school on the 1947 all Big Nine cage team chosen by the conference coaches. Ralph Hamilton of Indiana was the sole unanimous first team pick, with Wilkinson Iowa and McIntyre Minnesota at center completing the first unit. Second team includes Supronowcz Michigan, Hoffman Purdue forwards, Anderman Ohio State center, and Illinois’ Smiley with Wisconsin’s Lautenbach at guard.
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Community notices from Albany and nearby areas
Regular meeting of Juanita Rebekah lodge No 145 set for Friday evening with a delegate to Oshkosh in June to be chosen. 52nd anniversary of Menota Rebekah Lodge No 134 at Madison on May 12. First Baptist church fellowship supper and meeting Thursday May 15 with 7:30 pot luck. officers for the year starting May 1 to be elected. Mr and Mrs C M Dixon return from Quel California after five weeks with son C L Dixon and family. Methodist women attend W S C S sub district meeting in Monroe. attendees listed. T E Sharer and wife travel to Milwaukee for funeral directors convention. Pfc Douglas Peckham leaves for Cleveland to discharge from coast guard. recently returned from Pearl Harbor. Woman's club to meet at school gym Friday 9 pm for Mother’s Day program. guests invited with option to bring daughter or mother.
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Grandma Knows presented by local volunteers chorus
A community program titled Grandma Knows will be presented by Mrs. Lorna Stewart Mrs. Bert Ketter Joanne Zwickey and Stanton Stears. A serving committee is formed by Mrs. Colonel Dixon and Ray Croake.
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South Wayne Club Members Attends Lancaster Convention
South Wayne W S C S members Mmes Heindel Andrews Wood and Miss Amy traveled to Lancaster for the women's club convention. Other members attended the Monroe meeting, including Mmes Chapman Jones Hartsough Howery and Wood. Local visits included Mayo Clinic patient W L Heindel and residents Dorsey Segner Mr and Mrs Tom Middleton and Miss Maxine Coleman spoke at the Methodist church. May 14 W S C S meeting planned at the Methodist church.
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Buddy Baer Divorces Ruth Baer Supersedes Trial Claim
Mrs Ruth Baer wife of former heavyweight contender Buddy Baer filed for divorce in Sacramento charging extreme cruelty The suit names her husband Jacob Budd Baer noted for two unsuccessful title bids against Joe Louis as the respondent
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